A brave Sherborne teenager who was impaled on his own motorcycle in a horrific crash is raising money for paramedics who helped him.

Jordan Turner also broke his femur in a collision with a car in Ludbourne Road on August 21, and has since suffered complications including pneumonia and a bone infection.

He is now recovering at home on St Aldhelm's Way, near The Gryphon School, while he recovers.

As he recuperates, the 17-year-old apprentice farmer is raising funds for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance by growing his hair while he's off work.

Jordan Turner remains confined to his Sherborne home following the crash (Image: Daniel Mumby)

Jordan said: "My femur was snapped in half by the impact with the car, and the peg from my bike went straight through my foot.

"After being taken to Yeovil Hospital, I was then moved to Southmead in Bristol. I had a six-hour operation where they put a metal nail in through my broken femur and they tried to put my foot back together."

After this operation, Jordan spent four days in intensive care after developing pneumonia, and was finally allowed home after two weeks.

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"Until I can go back to work, I'm going to grow my hair as long as possible and the day before I go back I'm going to cut it all off for the air ambulance.

"Everyone who treated me and looked after me that day were absolutely amazing. I want to raise as much money as I can for the air ambulance, as their services are invaluable."

"If it wasn't for them and the paramedics, I would have some pretty horrible memories of that car park, so please help me raise some money for them - you never know if you will be the person who needs it next."

Jordan has already raised more than £1,300 online for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Jordan has already raised more than £1,300 of his £1,500 target via his GoFundMe page, not including cash donations which he has received.

Dorset Police said enquiries into the crash are ongoing.

A spokesperson said: "We were called at around 1.30pm on Monday, August 21 to reports of a collision involving a car and a motorcycle in a car park on Ludbourne Road in Sherborne.

"The motorcyclist, a 17-year-old local boy, was taken to hospital with injuries to his leg and foot.

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"We are investigating the incident and our enquiries are continuing. No arrests or charges have been brought at this stage.

"Two men, a 19-year-old from Yeovil and a 19-year-old from Cheltenham, have been voluntarily assisting with our enquiries."

To make a donation to Jordan's fundraising campaign, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jordan-turner-2017 (PLEASE NOTE: Somerset Live is not responsible for the content of external sites).

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